kyūjōde
1. In dire straits; In a difficult situation
★ Common
Noun
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1. In dire straits; In a difficult situation
1. distress; wretched condition
1. Was in dire straits.; Was in a difficult situation.
1. Financial hardship; Distress
1. (temporary) closure (of a theater, entertainment venue, etc.)
2. absence (from a performance, match, etc.); sitting out
+ 2 additional meanings1. If/when in dire straits; If/when in a desperate situation
1. Not in dire straits.; Not in a difficult situation.
1. Was not in dire straits.; Was not in a difficult situation.
1. Likely in a difficult situation; Probably struggling
1. baseball stadium; ballpark